There is no doubt that there is something about bicycling that brings out the scrooge in some of us. So for all you DIY cyclists here are some ways to make your bike suitable for riding on snow and ice. And if it all sounds too complicated the last link is where you can buy specialty tires.
[Note the first option (zip ties) is not for bikes with rim brakes.]
https://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2010/12/st.html
